The “vagaries of March” in Nebraska can include snow, below-zero temperatures, and wind. On the other hand, March can also hold the sunny days of early spring and the first hints of new growth. I count on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to put a positive spin on the month. First, St. Patrick’s celebrates “the Green” and though I may not yet see it on a leafy branch, I wear the green Shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day.
Corned beef starts as a piece of beef brisket that has been cured in rock salt and spices. Interestingly, although corned beef and cabbage is considered a traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast around the world, it didn’t originate in Ireland. Instead, historians think it was popularized by Irish immigrants to the U.S. because it was less expensive than the real Irish tradition of beef and potatoes, often found in Irish Stew.
For a simple dinner or party, I like to serve the famous Corned Beef Slider recipe sent to me by Buzz Savories’ Web Designer, Kim Woods. I make this annually on St. Pat’s Day and serve it happily because my guests and family enjoy it and it’s a remembrance of the day. My advice: people love these so make plenty.
Corned Beef Sliders require corned beef, and this year I’m roasting mine with a Buzz Savories Honey Mustard glaze for several reasons. Roasting brings out a subtle and delectable beefy flavor you don’t get from boiling, it slices paper thin so it’s easy to stack in the buns for sliders, and the Buzz Savories Honey Mustard glaze adds a touch of sweet with heat.
You can serve Corned Beef Sliders with steamed or sauteed cabbage or, for a smaller group or party, cabbage charred in a hot oven on your sheet pan. It’s all good!
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